Job
Description
JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
What this job involves:
As a Financial Analyst at JLL, you will consolidate and analyze financial data including budgets and income statement forecasts while taking into account company goals and financial standing to assemble and summarize data for sophisticated reports on financial status and risks. This comprehensive financial analysis role combines data consolidation with strategic reporting, requiring you to reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data, support month close processes through posting reclass and accrual journals while sharing variance commentaries for actual spend, and drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function. You will play a crucial role in JLL's commitment to financial excellence by identifying financial status through comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts, maintaining databases by entering, verifying, and backing up data, and recommending actions by analyzing and interpreting data while making comparative analyses to support strategic decision-making across the organization.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Consolidate and analyze financial data including budgets and income statement forecasts while considering company goals and financial standing
Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks for comprehensive financial analysis
Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data while ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records
Support month close process through posting reclass and accrual journals while sharing variance commentaries for actual spend analysis
Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function while enhancing operational efficiency
Identify financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts for strategic insight generation
Maintain databases by entering, verifying, and backing up data while ensuring data integrity and accessibility
Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses for informed decision-making support.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in finance, business analytics or related business field with minimum of 5-8 years' experience in similar position
Strong understanding of business finance and analytics with ability to consolidate and analyze complex financial data
Great interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, for effective collaboration and reporting
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to identify financial trends and recommend strategic actions
Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel for comprehensive financial analysis and data management
Experience with month close processes including posting reclass and accrual journals and variance analysis
Understanding of financial reporting requirements including budgets, income statement forecasts, and risk assessment
Ability to reconcile transactions and maintain accurate financial records with attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with process improvement and policy development initiatives in financial operations
Knowledge of database management including data entry, verification, and backup procedures
Understanding of comparative analysis techniques and financial forecasting methodologies
Background in financial status identification through actual vs. planned results analysis
Familiarity with sophisticated financial reporting and risk assessment documentation
Experience with variance commentary development and actual spend analysis
Knowledge of business finance best practices and analytics in commercial real estate environment
Understanding of financial data interpretation and strategic recommendation development.
Location: On-site
What you can expect from us:
You'll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture where we succeed together – across the desk and around the globe
Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay
Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you.
At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees. We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which allows us to create transformative solutions for the real estate industry. We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams.
JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
